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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 654.57 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 654.57 and 231.75 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 654.57 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/654.57 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 654.57 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 151,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,696.60/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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